we all make a list. every year– a new list sums up what we didn’t do last year. we look at the past mistakes and vow not to make them again in the new year. for the last few years i haven’t made any new year’s resolutions. when i noticed a mistake being made i changed the issue right away. immediate resolution= immediate result. this year i have a list of determinations —[see definitions above]. i’m settling a purpose. this is the year of push. it’s now my mission statement. part of my self-philosophy. and soon to be part of my brand. this year i vow to push myself physically, emotionally, creatively, and spiritually. these tenements are paramount. without coming to a firm determination there can be no resolve.

this year i am determined to:

live with my camera —any and every where i go it goes—it’s my buddy

write on my blog—even if it’s just my personal musings about something mundane

inspire others to live the kind of life they can be proud of

give more of myself in everything i do

teach 3 people a part of my skills set

care more about my car

feel the world that surrounds me

invest in what makes me happy emotionally

create art from what’s right in front of me

2011 is my year. i claim it and make it so. epic—i can’t use that word enough. sometimes you just have to make things happen for yourself. this is the year of push.